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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Paul Chirumbolo has been writing, painting and drawing since his early teens. He holds a Bachelor degree from Ithaca College in Filmmaking with a minor in Studio Art, a Graduate Certificate in Screenwriting from the Gray Film Atelier, a Graduate Certificate in Filmmaking from the American Film Institute's Center for Advanced Film Studies, an MFA in Filmmaking from the American Film Institute Conservatory Program, Certification in Non-Profit Program Planning, Development and Evaluations from the Grantsmanship Center, Los Angeles, and an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

Chirumbolo has explored eastern and western psycho-spiritual traditions for the past 31 years, an influence that is found throughout his writings, filmwork, paintings and drawings. He has maintained a practice of Hatha Yoga and meditation since 1979 and he is an initiated yogi in the Siddha Yoga tradition. He has also lived and trained with native healers of North and South America.

A longtime writer, Chirumbolo's non-fiction books include The Dreamwork Series and The Gay Studies Series.  His background also includes twelve years having worked in the motion picture industry, as Story Editor on FOOTLOOSE, QUICKSILVER, BIG BUSINESS, THE BODYGUARD and MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON, as well as Creative Executive on NOBODY'S CHILD, LONESOME DOVE, and THE MEMORY BOY. He is author of eight other feature screenplays, including professional screenwriting collaborations with Paul Monette (TAKING CARE OF MRS. CARROLL), Anjelica Huston (O PIONEERS!), and Franco Zeffirelli (YOUNG TOSCANINI, CHOPIN, and THE FLORENTINES). Chirumbolo left the motion picture industry to found The Community Arts Center, a non-profit, public benefit corporation formed as center for the arts for the gay and lesbian population of Los Angeles. For four years Chirumbolo worked as Founding Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Arts Center served as forerunner to today’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, a 34,000 sq. ft. cultural hub located in Hollywood, CA.

His paintings and drawings are in collections both in the United States and abroad.